Coach Anderson's Health Course

Health Education Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION

Title: Health Education (.5 credit)

Location: Room 817 (NEW GYM)

Instructor: Coach Anderson

Phone: 706-592-2089

Email: anderan@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us

Planning Period: 1st period

COURSE DESCRIPTION

THIS CLASS IS A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL

This course is designed to prepare students for lifelong decision-making and problem-solving skills related to health and wellness issues impacting individuals and families. The primary emphasis is on enabling students to assume an active role in developing healthy lifestyles. The curriculum includes the following:

• Mental health and wellness
• Alcohol and drug education
• Diseases and body systems
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation,
• Social and personal responsibility
• Accessing community health resources

You will also take the ADAP for your drivers permit certificate and Hands only CPR certification.

MATERIALS NEEDED EACH DAY:

• Notebook (stays in classroom & will be provided 1st week of class) Pen or Pencil & Laptop.                                                                                       
• On Thursday & Friday, tennis shoes for the Fitness Lab in the gym

CLASS EXPECTATIONS 

• Students will bring their laptop, a pen or pencil every day. 
• Students will save all class notes in their notebook which remains in the classroom & uploaded to CANVAS.
• Students will be on time in their seats and prepared to begin when the bell rings.
• Students will show respect to both the teacher and fellow students.
• Cell phones and/or other electronic devices are NOT ALLOWED.
• Laptops are NOT to be plugged into the outlets unless permission is given by the Instructor. 
• NO FOOD or DRINKS allowed in the classroom
• Do not lay your head down on the desk or sleep. If you are ill, arrangements will be made to contact the nurse and let you call home.
• Come ready to learn and expecting to be challenged!

CLASS GRADING

Your grade will be an accumulation of points on the following

MAJOR GRADES: 40% of grades include Chapter-Tests, project-based assignments and other assignments to measure mastery of the target learning goals.

MINOR GRADES: 60% of grades include quizzes, notebook checks & participation in fitness activities in the gym/outdoors. This will include the Skill Based Health Lab in the gym on Thursdays & Fridays.

 A = 90-100  B=80-89  C=75-79  D=70-74  F=69-below

Tardy & Absence Policy:

• We will follow school and district procedures involving absence & tardies.
• If absent, it is the student’s responsibility to speak with the teacher about work missed and make it up. All assignments & a link to the online book are posted on CANVAS 

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 PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTACT INFORMATION

Parents/Guardians: Please fill out the following information below and return to school with your student by August 30, 2024 (Hard copy will also be provided)

Please do not hesitate to email or phone me if you have any questions.

WE HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE HEALTH CLASS INFORMATION

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PARENT/GUARDIAN NAMES: Print:________________________________________

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PARENT/GUARDIAN EMAIL:______________________________________________

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OTHER INFORMATION

Please let me know if there is any other information I should know about your student to help him/her be more successful in this class. Or you may email me at anderan@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us